About the IAEM Annual Conference and EMEX
Join the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) 73rd Annual Conference & EMEX, the premier gathering for emergency management professionals worldwide. This year’s event takes place November 14-20, 2025.
Before the main conference, the IAEM-USA Universities & Colleges Caucus (UCC) brings together representatives from public and private institutions across college/university settings to explore best practices, lessons learned, emerging trends, and partnership opportunities.
Why you should attend
Participants can expect a full agenda of educational sessions, keynote and breakout speakers, exhibition time, and rich networking opportunities, all designed to enhance professional knowledge and foster connections across sectors in emergency management.
Our Tidal Basin team will be exhibiting at this year’s event at Booth 117, so be sure to stop by and connect with us.
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Meet our team
James K. Joseph
Chief Growth Officer and Head of Government Relations
Eric Letvin
Vice President, Director of Regional Resilience & Mitigation
Joseph Villegas
Deputy Director, Public Assistance & Recovery Programs Team Lead
Kerry Evans
Senior Emergency Preparedness Specialist
Heather Stickler
Vice President, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
Universities & Colleges Caucus (UCC) of IAEM
Emergency Management National Symposium
Dates: November 14 – 16, 2025
The IAEM‑USA Universities & Colleges Caucus (UCC) is holding its annual practitioner event in Louisville, Kentucky. The program includes a one-day Bootcamp on November 14, 2025, followed by a two-day full Symposium on November 15-16, 2025.
UCC Chair’s Reception
Tidal Basin is proud to sponsor and host the UCC Chair’s Reception at Patrick O’Shea’s on Saturday, November 14 at 6 pm. This event provides an opportunity for attendees to connect in a relaxed setting, exchange ideas, and strengthen partnerships before the start of the main symposium sessions.
Our team looks forward to welcoming participants and fostering meaningful dialogue about the higher education emergency management industry.
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